Home Composting

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about dogwoods with George Waters, a horticulturist with the U.S. National Arboretum. The plant profile is on Loropetalum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Stalking My Local Nursery by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 144: Flowering Cherry Trees  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-144-flowering.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 119: Crapemyrtles https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 106: Ancient Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!  See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. SHOW NOTES will be posted after 4-16-2024. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message  Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 4-13-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with food system instructor and author* Tanya Denckla Cobb about organic gardening techniques. The plant profile is on Japanese Andromeda and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Wildflower Garden. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 71: Soil Health https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-71-soil-health.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 147: Sustainable Gardening Practices https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-147.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. SHOW NOTES will be posted after 4-10-2024. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado *The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/49kQQVk (Note: This is an affiliate link and we may earn some pennies when you click on it.) Recorded on 4-6-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with renowned lecturer and garden book author Ken Druse about making more plants*. The plant profile is on Ipheion and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Sharing is Caring by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 58: Grafting Fruit Trees  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-58-grafting.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 45: Seed Starting Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-45-seed.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html   BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!  See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support SHOW NOTES will be posted around 4-10-2024. Ken's book, Making More Plants, is available at https://amzn.to/3xiuGpH (note this is an affiliate link and we may earn a few pennies when you click on it.) We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on March 30, 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Glynn Percival about mulching myths and facts. The plant profile is on Flowering Almonds and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on a Quirky Egg Hunt by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 103: Mulch and Weeding Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html SHOW NOTES will be posted around 3-26-2024. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 3-23-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Resh Gala about planning your vegetable garden. The plant profile is on Oxalis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on My Failing Peach Tree by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html SHOW NOTES will be posted around 3-19-2024. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy JentzI nterview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 3-16-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Tim Mack about birdscaping. The plant profile is on Wind Anemone and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Garden Escape by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscaping https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-174-wildscaping.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 36: Gardening for Wildlife https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-36-gardening.html SHOW NOTES are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-185-birdscaping.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 3-9-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Miri Talabac about Spring Garden Prep. The plant profile is on Senetti and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Gathering Grapefruits by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 93: Pruning Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 103: Mulching and Weeding Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html SHOW NOTES are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-spring.html This episode is archived at: BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 3-2-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with herbalist Susan Belsinger all about Elderberries. The plant profile is on Dill and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Winter Dreams of Spring by Christy Page of Green Prints. See Susan's elderberry recipes at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/elderberry-recipes.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 157: Ginger and Turmeric https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-157-ginger-and.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 62: Edible Flowers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-62-edible.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 148: Serviceberries and Saskatoons https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-148.html SHOW NOTES are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-elderberry.html This episode is archived at: BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 2-24-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, all about Amsonia. The plant profile is on Coralberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Craving Summer Flavors by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 134: Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 99: Trilliums https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 69: Garden Phlox https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-69-garden-phlox.html SHOW NOTES will be posted on 2-20-2024. This episode is archived at: BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 2-17-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, horticulturist with Casey Trees, all about invasive plants. The plant profile is on Adonis amurensis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Composting with Paul the Possum by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 147: Sustainable Gardening Practices https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-147.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. SHOW NOTES will be posted here on 2-13-2024. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 2-10-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support